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A woman with blonde hair pulled back, wearing a white sari with gold border and a yellow blouse, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and a red tilak on her forehead, stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside her a flag on a tall gold pole hangs on a white wall, with orange, green and red panels bearing elephant motifs. At right a framed printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crest, wearing layered garlands of pink roses and pearls and gold ornaments, sits on a table draped in gold-and-maroon brocade. Small deity murti in green and gold garments and garlands sit before him. Lit oil lamps, a pink lotus-shaped flame candle and a brass bowl with offerings are on a side table, and a red-and-green cloth hangs down near the table.

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A woman with light blonde hair, a red bindi and layered rudraksha malas stands at left in a white sari with a gold border, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside her, a shrine holds a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban and an orange robe, with a garland of pink flowers and pearl strands; the portrait is labelled in print at the top edge. Two gold-toned deity murti stand on a red wooden stand draped in gold brocade, one green-clothed with a garland. Lit oil lamps, a brass lamp, a pink lotus-shaped candle and fresh flowers complete the altar. A tall gold pole holds a multicoloured saffron, red, green and blue flag with elephant motifs.2024-09-10A smiling woman in a white saree with a red-and-pink blouse stands at left, palms pressed together in namaste, wearing rudraksha beads and a bindi. Beside her, a large printed portrait on a wooden stand shows a figure in a red turban with white flowers and a feather, wearing a red garment and a marigold and white flower garland, with a cream shawl draped over one arm. Below it stands a brass altar table holding oil lamps with flames, a fruit plate, white flowers, and a small brass Shiva-like figure. Nearby are a brass shrine plate of flower petals, a brass lamp stand, a brass drum, and a small gold yantra on a red base. A tall ornate mirror hangs on the left wall.A woman in a gold blouse and white sari stands at a shrine table draped in gold and maroon brocade, lighting a small pink oil lamp with her right hand. Behind the lamp stands a large printed portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, layered pearl and flower garlands, and a gold-trimmed saffron cloth, with his palm raised in blessing. Beside him are two small deity murti in garlands, one in green and gold. Vases of orange and pink flowers and a marigold garland arrangement sit on the right, and a red and orange banner hangs on the left wall with a sign reading KAILASA GENEVA. One person is physically present, and the figure in the portrait is a depiction.2024-09-10A woman in a white saree with a thin red border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a pink blouse, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiling. Beside her a large printed photo cut-out of a figure in a red robe and red turban with white flowers, draped in a cream shawl, wearing a multi-strand garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and pearls, is set on an ornate gold-framed backdrop and a gold table. Offerings on the table include oil lamps, a yellow fruit, flowers and a brass tray with petals. A brass Sri Yantra-style object and a small drum sit on the right, and a gilt-framed mirror hangs on the left wall.A woman in a white sari with a red-and-pink striped blouse stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a beaded mala and bangles, with a vibhuti mark on her forehead. Beside her, a framed photograph of a figure in a maroon-red garment and matching maroon head wrap with a feather and flower adornment stands on a brass pedestal shrine, adorned with layered marigold and white flower garlands; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Before it sit brass oil lamps with lit flames, a banana, flower petals and a brass plate, with a brass Shri Yantra-style object and a brass deity relief nearby. The setting is a home shrine with an ornate mirror, a wooden cabinet and white flowers.A woman in a cream sari with a magenta and pink border sits cross-legged on the floor before a home shrine, palms pressed together in prayer. Behind her, a large cutout portrait labelled with a visible name fragment rests on a gilded throne, draped in a dark purple shawl, a fresh garland of red, orange and white flowers, and a teal garment, wearing a jewelled crown with a feather. Before the portrait sit a lit oil lamp, a brass tray heaped with rose petals and marigolds, a brass kalasha-style vessel, white artificial flowers in a vase, a brass bell and a small pyramid-shaped object on a purple cloth. A framed mirror and a painted tapestry of a deity hang on the walls, and a brass lamp stand stands at the right.A woman in a white sari with a rust-orange blouse stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a small shrine in a room with a wooden cabinet and parquet floor. Behind her, a framed portrait labelled KAILASA KENT UK shows a smiling figure in a deep maroon garment with a red and white flower garland and a maroon turban, set on a gilded chair-like throne flanked by peacock feathers. Brass lamps with a lit oil lamp, a brass tray of rose petals and flowers, and white flowers in a vase sit at the shrine. A framed deity painting with pink and gold colours hangs on the left wall beside an ornate oval mirror.A woman in a white sari with a rust-coloured border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a home altar. Behind her, a large cutout portrait labelled with a gold sign reading KAILASA KENT UK shows a smiling figure in a turban with a garland of white flowers and red beads, dressed in teal and saffron, seated on a throne-like frame. Oil lamps burn on a brass tray with rose petals, flowers and a small pyramid-shaped object. A tablet on the cabinet shows a screen, and a tall brass lamp stand with a golden bird finial is at right.A woman in a cream saree with a small green-brown sprig pattern and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a life-size printed portrait of a bearded man seated on a throne-like chair. The portrait shows a figure in a red-orange turban with a gold emblem, saffron robes, layered gold necklaces and garlands, a red flower at the ear, and a tiger-skin cushion. In front, a draped cream-and-gold cloth covers a small altar table holding red apples and glasses of fruit drink. Potted green plants and a row of oil lamps sit on the floor, with a small brass figure at lower right. The woman is a physical person; the seated figure is a printed depiction. a person is shown only as a depiction on the portrait, and the page does not establish that he is at this event.2021-03-11A woman with grey hair pulled back, wearing a white eyelet blouse and a rudraksha mala, takes a close selfie at a home altar. A red tilak mark is on her forehead. Behind her, a framed picture shows a bearded man in an orange turban, red shawl and gold necklaces seated on a blue-draped throne-like seat, with a cutout figure in a turban and red-and-white garland standing in front. Before the altar are packaged food bags, a yellow cloth, a small oil lamp, fruits including mango and green chilli, and a green plastic crate. Carved wooden screens and a decorative red-and-yellow fabric hang in the background.2020-11-16A woman with short grey hair and a red bindi on her forehead takes a selfie in front of a home altar. She wears a white eyelet blouse and a rudraksha mala. Behind her, a printed portrait of a bearded man in a red and orange turban and red shawl sits on a blue draped backdrop, with a carved wooden screen behind it. The altar table has a gold cloth and packaged food items, bananas, mangoes, a green chili, marigold garlands, a small figure garlanded with red flowers, and oil lamps. A printed sheet lies on the table, and a green crate sits at the left edge.2020-11-16A woman in a cream and gold-bordered white sari kneels before a shrine at the lower right, pouring or offering flowers from a brass plate. Behind her, a framed portrait of a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and beaded necklace sits in meditation against a rocky backdrop, garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower strands and set on a magenta and gold draped seat between woven screens. Brass lamps with lit flames, a conch shell, bells, a steel cup, a brass bowl of sweets and an open book sit on a patterned rug. A deity figure with a garland stands at the left edge.2024-08-14